Things to Do and See in Pescara

Pescara, the capital of the province of the same name, is a seaside city. Although its origins date back to Roman times, many of its monuments were rebuilt following the bombings of World War II. Among the main attractions, we highlight the birthplace of Gabriele D’Annunzio, one of Italy’s most important literary and political figures; we also mention the theater located in the Pineta, which bears his name and was designed through a collaborative effort by four architects. The “La Nave” fountain is the symbol of the city of Pescara and is located on the waterfront. Among the religious buildings, we highlight the Cathedral of San Cetteo, built between 1933 and 1938, and the Church of the Sacred Heart, built in the early 20th century and inaugurated in 1910, which stands in the square of the same name along Corso Umberto I. The latter opens onto Piazza Rinascita, better known as Piazza Salotto; meanwhile, Corso Monthonè is the hub of nightlife. Notable museums include the Vittoria Colonna Museum of Modern Art, in the heart of the city. Elsewhere in the province, other important museums include the Paolo Barrasso Natural History and Archaeological Museum in Caramanico Terme and the Museum and Archive of Contemporary Abruzzese Artists at Nocciano Castle. Also worth visiting are the Museum of Rural Traditions and Arts in Picciano, the Salle Castle Museum, and the Olive Oil Museum in Loreto Aprutino.